With Christmas only a couple days away, it is that time of year for the annual Christmas party. Several of the my husband's colleagues asked him to have me baked "something good" for the party. Well, that leaves that open. I tried to think of something that would make a lot that everyone could have at least one piece of. I was sure everyone is tired of Christmas cookies and a pie just seemed too much.

So off I went to search through my vast collection of cookbooks when I came upon Martha Stewart's appropriately named Martha Stewart's Cupcakes. What a great idea Martha!! Cupcakes!! Now to decide which one.

I found this recipe. Fortunately, I had most of the ingredients except the applesauce. As luck would have it, my son and his girlfriend were here and off they went to Walmart in search of Mott's Applesauce.

Prepare your crust according to your recipe or on the box and blind bake.

Preheat the oven to 375.

In a large bowl, mix the apples, cranberries and vanilla.

In a smaller bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients.

Add the dry ingredients to the fruit, toss to coat, making sure all the fruit is covered.

Spoon into the baked pie crust.

In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients for the topping. Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut the butter into the topping until it is crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the filling.

Bake the pie for about 45 to 55 minutes.

After 15 to 20 minutes, cover the crust edges with strips of foil to prevent them from getting to brown.

Remove and let cool on a rack (if you can!!).

Wonderful with ice cream!!!

Verdict:We love this pie at Christmas!! Did you know you can freeze those bags of cranberries? Buy a couple of bags and just throw them in the freezer. When you need a bag or two, just bring them out and let them thaw. Viola!! cranberries!! I hope you enjoy this pie as much as we do!!

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I raise a small herd of Dairy Goats and use their milk to make our wonderful soaps, lotions, fudge, cheese and ice cream.I am also a stay-at-home Mom. I will never be June Cleaver, though I try to be. Our house has that "lived in" look, but it is filled with love. I love my family, country music, baking, gardening, sewing, quilting, and, of course, my goats! Welcome to my world!